1818 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

The 1818 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on 6 April 1818 in order to elect the Governor of Massachusetts. Incumbent Federalist Governor John Brooks won re-election against Democratic-Republican candidate and incumbent United States Secretary of the Navy Benjamin Williams Crowninshield.[1]

1818 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

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Nominee John Brooks Benjamin Williams Crowninshield
Party Federalist Democratic-Republican
Popular vote 39,538 30,041
Percentage 55.75% 42.35%

County results
Brooks:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Crowninshield:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

John Brooks
Federalist

Elected Governor

John Brooks
Federalist

General election

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On election day, 6 April 1818, incumbent Federalist Governor John Brooks won re-election by a margin of 9,497 votes against his opponent Democratic-Republican candidate Benjamin Williams Crowninshield, thereby retaining Federalist control over the office of Governor. Brooks was sworn in for his third term on 31 May 1818.[2]

Results

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Massachusetts gubernatorial election, 1818
Party Candidate Votes %
Federalist John Brooks (incumbent) 39,538 55.75%
Democratic-Republican Benjamin Williams Crowninshield 30,041 42.35%
Scattering 1,348 1.90%
Total votes 70,927 100.00%
Federalist hold

References

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  1. ^ "John Brooks". National Governors Association. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
  2. ^ "MA Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 26 May 2005. Retrieved 24 May 2024.